2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2006 BMW M6
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin DB9 and 2006 BMW M6 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Aston Martin DB9. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Aston Martin DB9.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2006 BMW M6 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB9 | M6 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |